Quesadillas are quick and easy to make and fun to eat. Adults and children love them (although sometimes with different ingredients!) and they make great party fare. Serve them as a main dish or as a…
Baked clams have become a standard in the Italian-American restaurant repertoire. So standard, in fact, that they have become something of a cliche and are usually represented by frozen, mass-produced…
This authentic Provencal recipe won the Ratatouille contest! It is versatile enough to be personalized and uses Nicoise olives and herbes de Provence, to further emphasize the amazing flavors of that…
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This French Style omelet recipe goes so quickly that you can easily make the omelets one at a time, as they should be. Each time, you'll come closer to mastering the technique. But…
Quesadillas are quick and easy to make and fun to eat. Adults and children love them (although sometimes with different ingredients!) and they make great party fare. Serve them as a main dish or as a…
These noodles are addictive. Kids love the taste, and grown-ups appreciate a healthful meal that can keep in the refrigerator for at least a day or two.
This is a fantastic Italian soup that's great for using up leftovers. Adding fresh bread cubes to the soup at the end makes it a filling meal with lots of flavor.
Homemade sauce and filling make the prep work a little time consuming, but it'll all be worth is when you taste all the Italian seasoning cooked just right.
This is also called a French cabbage salad. It is a wonderful way to serve cabbage. Skip the garlic, use cider vinegar, and it becomes a German cabbage salad. Add some sour cream and it becomes a Danish…
These extremely thin pancakes are of French origin and can be filled with anything from chocolate to cheese to Nutella to spinach. This is a great basic recipe for whatever your need.
Sheildzini is a Japanese cucumber salad. It is very simple to put together, and very delicious. Do not prepare too far in advance as cucumbers become soggy. If the skins are tough or bitter, peel the…
This traditional Middle Eastern dessert is incredibly sticky and sweet. This could be an adventurous undertaking if you've never done it before, but don't let that stop you from trying!
This is a healthy way to serve moussaka without the added sauces, but still delicious and nourishing. Serve with a green salad if you wish or a steamed vegetable.
This is traditional Greek Easter bread is characterized by hard boiled, scarlet dyed eggs baked right into the braided bread dough. Scarlet is the traditional color, as it represents the blood of Christ.…
Wolfgang PuckServe my Pad Thai as part of a pan-Asian meal or on its own, as a simple light meal for two. Instead of the chicken I call for, use shelled and deveined fresh shrimp or strips of pork, beef…
The beauty of Thanksgiving is that it about bringing families together and if your family is of Chinese descent, this is a fantastic way to bring a little bit of history and culture to the table.
Gremolata is a traditional Italian blend of olive oil, lemon peel and garlic. Mixed in with green beans in this recipe makes for a flavorful dish that's easy to make. Try with pasta or lasagna.
Wolfgang PuckOne of my favorite ways to enjoy sugar snap peas is as the featured vegetable in Chinese-style fried rice. Quickly stir-fried until barely cooked, the sugar snaps maintain their bright-green…
This Asian soup is said to have natural healing qualities, especially if you have a cold. The ginger and soybean are excellent nutrients regardless of your health.
Wolfgang PuckAn old Asian tradition holds that eating long noodles helps ensure that you live a long — and presumably happy — life. With the Western world’s New Year just a few days away, it seems…
A delicious sauce from the French region Provence. Use on burgers, sandwiches, or grilled chicken or fish; dip crudités or fries in it. This tasty dip is made right in your blender, no whisks or special…
I originally saw this recipe on The Wednesday Chef, a fantastic food blog. This is an excellent paella recipe for beginners and is really quite simple to prepare. The key is to use the correct rice -…
This is a great recipe to follow and it tells you all the steps to make a great Mexican themed meal for the whole family to enjoy. If you wanted to you could have your children assemble their own tostadas.
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One of my favorite true convenience foods now widely available in markets is the cooked, ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken. Rubbing a whole chicken with seasonings and then cooking it on…
Greek purple-black kalamata olives and feta cheese blend with rice-shaped orzo pasta for this salad at Surdyk's Cheese Shop. The full-flavored dish holds its own at a barbecue with grilled meat.
This chicken and rice casserole is delicious if eaten as a main dish and if you desire to add some extra heat, add some hot italian sausage to the mix.
This soup tastes just like you are eating a taco minus the shell of course. This is very simple to make and the time it needs to blend all the flavors together is well worth the wait.
Spaetzle is a German noodle dish that is usually served with a heavy cream sauce and some sort of fish or meat. In this dish, the spaetzle dough is made with pureed shrimp for added flavor.
For this recipe, you can use any pasta you'd like, but I recommend bucatini. It's a long, wide spaghetti shape that is hollow through the middle. It's great for trapping sauce!
Can't make it to Ireland to kiss the real Blarney Stone? Then offer these wonderful Blarney Stone-KISSed Cookies as a sweet substitute. Drizzled with green glaze to add a festive touch.
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This Eastern European dish is a traditional stew and is often served with rye bread. Sauerkraut, pork, ham and sausage make it a filling dish with lots of meat.
This makes delicious small crusty loaves. Golden brown on the outside, moist and slightly chewy inside. A nice compliment to main dish pasta. Use on day 2 for bruschetta.
Grandma liked spring and early summer because of all the fresh fruit. This is her recipe. Since she was Native American, she had many recipes that were unique. This one is one of my favorites.
Wolfgang PuckWhen you don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, yet you want something warming for a cold winter evening, soup is the perfect dish to make. Hands-on work usually takes just a…
This recipe is very close to what you would get in Spain or Portugal. There is no carbonation - just lots of alcohol! Feel free to use whatever fruit you enjoy.
This quick and easy cake is so easy you'll want to make it for every occasion. With lots of yummy spices and raisins, it's perfect for any dessert need.
Wolfgang PuckIt’s easy to understand why tiramisu is Italy’s most popular dessert — not just on Columbus Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 9, but year-round. When you’ve got one dish…
This is my family’s pride and joy...this recipe for corn beef is simply delicious because it is marinated in apple cider with bay leaves, peppercorns, onions, potatoes and much more.
It is pronounced bee-goesh, and is considered the national dish of Poland. While red cabbage is preferred, poor Poles would use fresh white cabbage. It needs to be cooked in a Dutch oven.
These delectable golden treats make a lovely summer side dish or party appetizer. They are loaded with tasty ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, herbs, onions, and garlic, a perfect way to give some healthy…
These enchiladas are a great rendition of the tradtional enchilada recipe. I have had many compliments on them. My dad loves them so much he asks me to make them at least twice a month.
Quinoa (pronounced keen-WAH) is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America, found in most health food stores. It is high in protein and fiber.
This is a recipe that calls for the almost normal potato salad but blended with jalapenos and some cilantro leaves that make it more of a Mexican tasting dish.
This is perfect for children who love tacos or for when you host a party. All your guests will love these little crescent rolls stuffed with taco meat and toppings.
This is an excellent authentic Mexican rice recipe (not to be confused with Spanish rice) that I make as a side dish with all of my Mexican dishes. The key is cooking the rice properly and using good…
This is a great solution to tacos when you don't have the time to prep. The meat mixture cooks all day so you can have tacos when you walk in the door!
Wolfgang PuckI like to grill larger items that call for the indirect-heat method of grilling. By that, I mean the technique by which you turn the grill into a sort of outdoor oven, arranging the fire…
This authentic soup is essentially an ancient doctor's curative that combines the healing magic of chicken broth, the circulation-enhancing qualities of tree fungus and lily buds, and the antiseptic properties…
Easy, tasty, everyone will think you slaved for hours. Make sure you buy fresh eggplant, the size you want is somewhere around 8 - 10 inches long and about 4 - 5 inches across. Too small and it is…
A delicious pasta and chicken dish with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Use the dry packaged sun-dried tomatoes instead of the tomatoes packed in olive oil. The sauce can be kept, covered,…
This recipe is for anyone who is scared of making homemade pasta. The dough is so simple, but very sticky, so flour up! Get creative with the filling or keep it simple, either way it's delicious.
Your children will love it, your guests will love it and most of all you will love these. Not only are they quick and easy to make but they are packed full of ingredients!
This pasta dish is delicious and should be served as a main course since it is loaded with tons of wonderful ingredients such as garlic, asparagus, carrots, peas, onions and so much more.
Strong coffee with sweetened condensed milk and chilled on ice makes an unbeatable Southeast Asian treat. Even those who only take their coffee black will like this. Serve it on hot summer days or as…
For a simple and tasty lunch, pile the salsa on top of thick slices of toasted bread and drizzle with lemon-oil dressing. Or serve as an appetizer with pieces of pita for dipping.
Wolfgang PuckThe Chinese New Year starts this year on Feb. 18. Of the 12 annual zodiac signs in that culture’s calendar, this year’s is the pig, a symbol of fun and plentiful times ahead.Click here…
My husband, our two kids and I enjoy this deliciously different fried rice dish. The brown rice makes it extra nutritious... and it's a great way to use up leftover cooked turkey.
This was my mom's variation on Shrimp Fettuccine. Growing up in an Italian neighborhood was special. Every family had their own unique recipes for Italian cuisine. This was our family's recipe for Shrimp…
This cool,creamy, snappy spread has a great zing, snap, bite to it that only Feta can bring. Your friends will be inpressed with this new simple dish and it's a sure crowd pleaser!
This is a fun recipe to make with kids or for company. It's a nice change for a snack around the house, especially because you can freeze and reheat them!
These quick meatballs are a versatile starter for Game Day, when friends drop by, or when time is short, this can be a great dinner for the family. Add a tossed salad and some garlic toast and you have…
A relatively quick soup that's almost easier than having your favorite Mexican restaurant make it for you! Adjust the heat level to your liking. The garnishes here really take this soup over the top,…
Having seen all the recipes purporting to be 'Irish Soda Bread' I needed to give all of you the real Irish recipe for this wonderful bread. It doesn't have currants or carraway seeds and is the simplest…
This French vegetable dish can be served as a complete vegetarian meal or as a side dish with just about anything. With tons of veggies and grainy polenta, this is a terrific dish anytime.
This is a dish common in Eastern Europe, especially Russia. Stuffed with any number of fillings (sauerkraut, potato, meat, etc.), they are versatile and always great!
This recipe is pretty simple, and yields tender, juicy, tangy ribs. You can cook this in the fish broiler, but it should be fine on the grill or in the oven.
This is a Mexican stew/soup that has lots of flavor and spice subdued with gorgeous slices of avocado. Posole is considered a dish that brings good luck. It's often eaten on New Year's eve, but it's also…
Tabbouleh in the middle east has much more parsley than bulgur, unlike versions in the west. I make it without the optional olive oil and garlic, but they are usually used. You can add more or less ingredients…
Fiery-hot Ethiopian cuisine starts with an intense and complex base of garlic, gingerroot and onion, then adds other vegetables and seasonings. The flavors of the many spices meld and mellow as they simmer…
This classic Mediterranean staple is a healthy way to get protein and although sometimes fried, this recipes bakes the falafel balls for an all-around healthier experience.
If you love the entrée chicken cordon bleu then you will love this sandwich. Serve this with some sweet potato fries or some regular fries and you will have an outstanding meal.
All the different ingredients for this dish make it a beautiful presentation. This is more of a Thai dish since it has the delicious taste of minced ginger and coconut milk.
This is a French chicken dish cooked with vegetables, herbs and burgundy wine that is absolutely marvelous. Serve with hot cooked noodles, crusty French bread and a green salad, if desired.
The tomatillo is a small, green tomato commonly used in Mexican and South American cooking. Its tart flavor emerges when cooked to add a unique flavor to this salsa verde. This recipe is especially delicious…
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That's it: perfect fried chicken. I love to fry fresh parsley or lovage leaves at the last minute for a garnish. Then, I serve the chicken with mashed potatoes and a romaine lettuce salad.…
This delicious concoction is the traditional rum punch recipe used in the West Indies, passed down for years. The old rhyme goes, 'One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.' Any fruit…
This simple lasagna recipe is made from scratch with all the classic Italian ingredients. Cooking time is under 15 minutes, so it's a quick dinner idea.
In Jamaica, the jerk method of food preparation involves seasoning meat with a sweet-hot secret mixture of peppers, tropical spices like cinnamon and allspice, rosemary and other savory herbs then slow…
This recipe was loosely inspired by a dish at the restaurant Al Forno in Providence, Rhode Island. Curry powder, cilantro and scotch bonnet chilies lend the chowder a West Indian accent.
A great recipe for delicious turkey roasted in lemon, orange, and tangerine juice, and stuffed with meat, roasted chestnuts, and pine nuts. An excellent recipe for everybody who loves Greek cuisine.
This classic Spanish recipe is a fun beverage to serve any time of year, especially during the summer as an alternative to iced tea. Pieces of fruit and cinnamon sticks bring the whole thing together.
This elaborate pudding is oh so British and quite elaborate. Packed with raisins, currants, cinnamon and spices, it's topped with a cognac-based sauce to really finish it off.
This traditional Mediterranean dip has become a commonplace appetizer for many people in America. Pureed garbanzo beans (or chick peas) make for a healthy snack or appetizer.
This classic Middle Eastern dish is made with lamb marinated in hot sauce for a real flavorful dish. A light cucumber-yogurt sauce cools off the meat. The perfect combination.
I thought I didn't like ground turkey - until I tried these What a lovely surprise. You can spread the tzatziki on the burger or bun or dip your burger in it, serve on pita with tahini, tomatoes and…
Most Cajuns like their food spicy and hot but blended with lots of flavor. Some just like the flavors. This cornbread can give you either of the tastes. You get to pick.
Bake this dense, decadent chocolate cake in a Bundt pan and serve with a big dollop of flavored whipped cream. The topping won’t keep as well as the cake, so finish up the cream while it’s fresh,…
These Greek snowball butter cookies are one of my very favorites. They are one of the many cookies you will find on the sweet table at a wedding. Easy to make and ever so tasty
In the mood for some juicy burgers? Make it latino style! Add some ground cumin and cinnamon to your meat mixture along with tons of great ingredients.
Oregano, garlic and cumin season these tasty burgers topped with a creamy, yet not too rich, yogurt sauce with mint to really lighten it up. Eaten in a pita keeps the carbs down and lets you focus on…
This classic Thai dish has a sweet ginger sauce that is accented by lime juice and peanuts. It's delicious on its own, but feel free to add chicken or tofu for a more filling meal.
This is my grandmother's recipe from many years ago. These cookies are just a light butter cookie flavor that melts in your mouth. No Greek Orthodox Easter is complete without these cookies. They are…
Wolfgang PuckNorthern Italy's most famous category of dishes is risotto. Based on short, plump grains of rice with lots of surface starch that dissolves in the cooking liquid to form a rich-tasting, creamy…
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To this day, I still love good, freshly made guacamole. Of course, I've come up with my own version, adding roasted garlic for another rich dimension. And I plan to eat some this coming…
This is such a delicious and simple recipe to follow for the best layered taco dip. This calls for refried beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions and cheddar cheese.
Peaches and custard baked to a chewy, gooey perfection on a tender cookie crust. Can be made all year with canned peaches. Delicious hot with ice cream or alone cold.
This Italian restaurant favorite is always a great option for an appetizer. You can make the filling ahead of time and just throw together right before guests come.
You wont find an easier or more delicious Alfredo sauce. Why work so hard when you don't have to? Herbes de Provence must be used to impart the signature flavor or its just another Alfredo. Use of fresh…
One of my favorite dishes in Indian cuisine, this is made with spinach and paneer, a mild Indian cheese. You can make your own paneer or find it in gourmet groceries or any Indian market. Ghee is…
One of the diversities of making this dish and loving it is the ability to cook it in whatever manner you prefer and/or is most convenient for you I have grilled it on the outdoor BBQ grill, I have pan-fried…
This is a hearty stew that makes a fabulous meal in the winter time! Make a whole pot and it'll feed your family for a week. With potatoes, squash, carrots, onions and corn, you'll be full for a while!
In the mood for a filling sandwich? Why not have an Italian sausage sandwich with green peppers and onions, just serve on a hoagie bun and there you go.
This is a really fun dessert if you're serving homemade Chinese food at a dinner party. It's also an adorable gift on Valentine's day because you can customize your own fortunes!
This is a very simple pasta dish that you could feed your family with for dinner. You can also always add some grilled chicken breast or shrimp to this dish to make it even better.
The flavors of the Southwest come alive in this easy skillet supper featuring ground beef, salsa, tortillas and Cheddar cheese - it's a family favorite.
My mom is the best cook and I want to cook like her one day. My mom works fulltime, goes to school, and still has time to get up in the morning cook breakfast and at night cook dinner. The recipe I adore…
This Irish stew is wonderfully simple since it's made in your crock pot. Serve with bread and butter and enjoy the rave reviews! This is perfect for cold wintry nights.
For something new and unique this year, forget the usual fat- and calorie-laden burgers and hot dogs. Grill up some fresh veggies coated with a variety of health-benefiting Mediterranean spices. Serve…
With their roots in African cooking, peanut soups are common in the Southern United States. This soup is smooth and delicious. Adjust the amount of jalapeño to suit your heat preference.
This clever name gets attention but once you make it and have your guests try it, well lets just say it will be one of the most talked about dishes you have made in a while.
We put a spin on moussaka with this mouth-watering casserole, using chicken instead of lamb or beef, and a zesty tomato sauce instead of béchamel. You won't miss all that fat for a second!
This dish gets its name from the "Multani masala" my grandmother would sprinkle on her potatoes along with some of the spices listed below. Multani masala can be found only in the backstreets of Chandi…
A family favorite, this recipe can be made with any kind of meat. However chicken was frequently used as my aunt kept chickens and had no compulsions in slaughtering them. It was also very easy to make…
Moussaka, a hearty, layered Greek casserole, is often quite rich and complicated. This version is neither. The usual eggy custard topping is replaced with a deceivingly rich-tasting topping of cottage…
My sister taught me this recipe when I was 13 years old and I have never forgotten it. My friends tell me it is the best green chili they have ever had. I'll let you decide.
This is an easy enchilada recipe with a kick as mild or as hot as you would like it. Make a double and freeze for a future date. Great with Spanish beans and rice!
This is VERY easy to make and tastes like a cross between a canoli and cheesecake. Wonderful to use over the holidays or to finish off a wonderful Italian dinner.
When your family has had its fill of traditional spaghetti dishes, shake up their expectations with this unique marriage of Mexican and Italian cuisine.
This recipe is really a reversible recipe, very delicious either way. If you want a little bit of "tangy" taste in your chicken you can use the light sour cream in your dip base. If you want a "sweeter"…
This super-simple snack is even faster if you have a pancake griddle; simply preheat, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and prepare all the quesadillas at once. Trim the fat even further by replacing…
Very spicy with chili powder and garlic, this is a marinade that will knock your socks off. Great to use on meat when you're making an Asian-themed meal.
If you love spicy food, this is an excellent recipe! Enough for 4 pints so you'll always have some on-hand. It also makes a great gift for your chili-loving amigos!
Special Mother's Day Entry I was 13 years old when my uncle got married. Since it was the last wedding in the family there was a lot of excitement in the air. Kith and kin congregated from all over India…
My five college kids love this dish. It's not that hard to make! Feel free to double this and freeze half for another day. I use my crockpot all the time. In fact, all my college kids have one too. What…
Add sauces like dark sesame oil, oriental broth and reduced soy sauce to rice and add some veggies and you’ll have a wonderful side dish that goes well with a chicken or steak dish.
Risotto can be very tricky, which makes cautious chefs shy away from it, but this risotto recipes is so simple and delicious – it always turns out perfectly. Follow the directions exactly and you'll…
A simplified version of the classic Italian dessert, this looks lovely served in parfait glasses for a change. The recipe features pound cake and cream cheese instead of the traditional (but harder-to-find)…
This is a beautiful and flavorful salad with a fresh ginger dressing. The cap of the shiitake mushroom has a meaty flesh with a lot of flavor; reserve the tough stems for stocks. White or cremini mushrooms…
This hearty sausage and grilled vegetable lasagna is a family favorite! It is very flavorful and easy to make. After trying several other recipes, I created this one by combining the best parts from each…
Wolfgang PuckTurkey is a great choice for making your own sausages, because its so lean and takes so well to Italian seasonings like garlic, cayenne pepper and whole fennel seeds (toast these beforehand,…
A traditional Scandinavian Smorgasbord recipe upgraded for ease that begins with tasty, beautiful thin slices of salmon. Grav lox will keep forever in your refrigerator once made, so there is always an…
Using canned tuna is a creative way to get omega 3 fatty acids into your family's diet. You have a can in the pantry already, so it's a really easy addition.
This is a hearty Italian soup. Serve with bread and it's a full meal. The recipe was originally from my husband's Aunt Tina. This can be done on regular stove or crock pot!
This traditional bread makes a good centerpiece for the table. It can then be served as dessert or sliced and toasted for breakfast the next morning. Serve it with frothy cup of Mexican chocolate. Many…
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Grilled cheese sandwiches aren't just a convenient weekend lunch for kids anymore. Now that Italian trattorias have popularized them as panini ("little breads"), and French bistros as…
These burritos are an easy dinner to throw together and everyone will love them! You can make them individually or just get it all ready and have everyone create their own.
This dish is an authentic Indian curry which is served with flat bread / the Indian Bread - Chappathis. The curry has aromatic flavor and a blend of spices which gives the taste.
A new twist for Mexican dinner night. Delicious and fun to look at. These little servings fit perfectly with carne asada or even a guacamole salad. Can be served hot, warm, or room at temperature.
Herring is a traditional Polish hors d'oeuvre. There is no lack of herring in Poland, as it is fished in large quantities in the Baltic Sea. There are many different herring dishes, and although they…
The best feta is the rich, milky feta that is imported from Greece or Bulgaria. Domestic feta and most other feta cheeses are made from cow’s milk and not the traditional sheep’s milk. As a result,…
This very southern dish is perfect to serve at your Mardi Gras celebration! Creamy and rich with a kick of spicy Creole mustard, this is a fun dish that's deliciously different.
If you love those potstickers that you are always ordering from Thai restaurants then you are going to love this recipe. This salad includes egg noodles, potstickers, water chestnuts, baby corn, shredded…
The smoky flavor of this salsa is great for anything grilled and accompanies Mexican inspired dishes quite nicely. If you don't like your food spicy, adjust the amount of chipotle and onion to suit your…